"Senior, do you know the Black Wind Sect?"
Back in the carriage, Ye Cangtian directly asked Jian Wusheng.
Since a feud had already been established, it was necessary to be cautious and avoid falling into their trap.
"Black Wind Sect?"
"A bunch of notorious rats, they've offended quite a few powers. They're just rather cunning, making them difficult to eliminate..."
Jian Wusheng's face showed disdain. He knew these kinds of people well.
In fact, early on, the Black Wind Sect had done some good deeds.
They had close ties with the Hidden Group and often helped and provided for the poor. Their reputation was excellent.
But as time went on, more and more sects and families put bounties on them, and people then learned that the charity given to the poor was all obtained by the Black Wind Sect through robbery.
In an instant, the reputation the Black Wind Sect had accumulated completely collapsed.
However, the Black Wind Sect paid no heed to these matters and continued to do as they pleased, only rarely extending their charity to the poor anymore...
Listening to Jian Wusheng's words, Ye Cangtian’s face showed a faint smile.
It seemed this Black Wind Sect was not an established power!
They used methods of robbing the rich to aid the poor to gain some reputation, and then quickly expanded.
It was just that in the end, their reputation was damaged, and no amount of good deeds could salvage it, so they simply gave up.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian glanced at Jian Wusheng and said, "Senior, Changyang City is ahead. Now that the Black Wind Sect has set up an ambush here, there should be their accomplices within Changyang City..."
"Hmm?"
Jian Wusheng glanced over, asking in confusion, "What, you're not in a hurry to get to headquarters anymore? Planning to round up the Black Wind Sect here?"
"If we encounter them, it's fate. Besides, even if we don't make a move, they probably won't leave us in peace, right!" Ye Cangtian said with a smile.
...
Changyang City.
In a large manor, two stone lions were placed at the entrance, and lanterns were hung. It was evident that the owner held some status.
As the sky gradually darkened, a black figure silently entered the manor.
"Hall Master, according to regulations, the hunting squad should be back by now."
"But according to reports, no one from the eighth squad has returned..."
Inside the house, a man in black respectfully bowed to an elder and began to report.
The elder appeared to be in his sixties or seventies, with kind eyes and a remarkably robust physique.
After hearing the report, the elder's expression became somewhat serious.
All squads hunted at designated points, and they were always punctual. Even if they couldn't make it back, they would send someone to notify them.
But with no one returning, it was likely they had met with misfortune.
Thinking this, the elder glanced at the man in black and said, "Go investigate the area the eighth squad was responsible for. See how many people entered the city from that direction today, and who among them is suspicious!"
The man in black nodded and then quickly asked, "If we find someone, should we act directly?"
The elder pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Test them first. If it seems feasible, eliminate them directly. Otherwise, just follow them..."
As he spoke, a glint of killing intent flashed in the elder's eyes. Those who had harmed his people would not be able to leave peacefully.
"Yes!"
The man in black responded and then retreated from the room.
...
Changyang City Inn.
In an ordinary guest room, Ye Cangtian lay on the bed, smiling idly.
"Miss Yezi? Is Miss Yezi asleep?"
"Come out and chat?"
"You've been so quiet, don't you feel suffocated?"
Ye Cangtian was constantly trying to communicate with the golden leaf on his person, as he was extremely bored.
Originally, he could have gone with Jian Wusheng to the Hidden Group's guesthouse here. But upon further consideration, the Hidden Group was a significant power within the ruins.
Frankly, the Black Wind Sect might not be able to afford to provoke them, so they might not even come.
Therefore, he found the cheapest inn in the city and haggled for a long time before settling for two simple single rooms.
However, the Black Wind Sect still hadn't shown up, making him wait with boredom.
Now, he was trying to communicate with the golden leaf.
In this perilous Hua Xia ruins, if he could get the golden leaf to acknowledge him as master sooner, he would have more security.
However, after calling out for a long time without receiving any response from the golden leaf, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.
Alas! It seemed his efforts were in vain today. He would deal with it another day...
Just as he thought this, footsteps approached from outside the door.
In the next moment, there was a knock.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
They're here?
Ye Cangtian muttered to himself and responded.
The next moment, a figure entered. It was the inn servant, carrying hot water. "Guest, do you need hot water?"
"Pour a pot."
Ye Cangtian said calmly. He hadn't asked the inn to prepare hot water. At this late hour, why would the servant come proactively?
Could it be that the servant and the hot water were both problematic?
Meanwhile, the inn servant paid no mind to Ye Cangtian's gaze. After pouring a pot of hot water, he placed a note on the table.
"Guest, someone just asked me to deliver this note. I've left it here. I won't disturb you further..."
The inn servant said, then left the room.
Ye Cangtian got up and went to the table, picked up the note, and opened it.
"Midnight, meet at Huanghe Pavilion in the north of the city."
The handwriting was somewhat messy, with only a few words and no signature. Ye Cangtian didn't know if it was friend or foe.
Ye Cangtian pondered for a long time, then quietly left the room.
...
Huanghe Pavilion.
A very ordinary pavilion within Changyang City.
Normally, people would gather under the pavilion for shade and casual chat. Coupled with the pleasant surroundings, it held a certain reputation within the city.
At this late hour, several braziers were lit around Huanghe Pavilion, illuminating the area.
Under the pavilion, a man in black, appearing to be around thirty years old, sat slowly sipping tea, watching figures cry out in pain.
"Who are you people! Why did you summon me here..."
"Why are you hitting people! Is there no law!"
"Ouch! Ouch..."
Many people had fallen to the ground, roaring in anger and screaming in pain. The man in black seemed to hear nothing, a faint smile on his face.
No help for it, this was his job!
Not many people entered the city in a day, but most of them had some clues. Excluding those with powerful backgrounds, he had invited almost all of them.
Of course, some people didn't come, or were frightened away by the commotion.
He would let those people go for now. If they didn't dare to come or were scared away, then under normal circumstances, they wouldn't dare to clash with the eighth squad.
And those who dared to come here, besides some fools, were those with some strength who felt they could act with impunity.
Such people needed to be thoroughly investigated.
The method of investigation was simple: use brute force. It was okay if they fought back, but if they could injure his subordinates, then there was a problem.
It was a pity that so far, there wasn't a single person who could put up a fight, which made the man in black feel a bit troubled. Could it be that the ones who fought back were those with powerful backing?
That would be truly difficult to deal with!
"Yo! What's this performance?"
"Look, there's a show!"
Just then, a mocking voice suddenly echoed.
In the blink of an eye, a figure flashed out of the darkness and slowly walked over.